We're recruiting for a Forklift Operative to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a full time position, working a continental shift pattern.
The working hours for this position are: Day shift, Night shift, 12 hr shifts.
The Role
The Forklift Operator, under the management of the Dispatch Team Leader, will be responsible for ensuring safe and compliant operation of a forklift truck for inbound and outbound loading and distribution of packaging, goods and ingredients including;
- Performing tasks according to the method stated in SOP’s and in line with housekeeping and cleanliness requirements
- Ensuring all items are stored and accessed in the appropriate manner and methods
- Reporting any product or packaging damage, non conformance or missing items
- Ensuring all paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Managing packaging and product waste appropriately (i.e. segregation, storage and reduction)
- Reporting of all accidents, incidents and hazards, defects and/or damage and escalating appropriately
Requirements
- A current in-date Counterbalance Fork-Lift Truck Licence (essential)
- Reach FLT Licence (preferred)
- The ability to operate within strict processing guidelines
- The ability to comply with food safety requirements
- Previous experience gained within a food manufacturing environment (advantageous)
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal (essential)
- IT literate with previous experience of warehouse applications on PC or handheld devices
- Use of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook
Benefits
- 8% pension contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Subsidised canteen
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Employee benefits platform
About us
Crediton Dairy is one of the UK’s leading dairy drinks businesses producing an extensive range of branded and own label fresh flavoured and functional chilled milk drinks, iced coffee and long life milks and creams. We supply nearly all of the UK’s major supermarkets as well as leading foodservice, convenience and wholesale businesses.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Tawton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person